About Bethnal Green

Bethnal Green is a town in Tower Hamlets, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Globe Town and Stepney.

School Ratings in Bethnal Green

Bethnal Green is served by 971 schools. Sebright School and Columbia Market Nursery School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bethnal Green

Property prices average £707K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £543K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bethnal Green

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Bethnal Green, with 745 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bethnal Green

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bethnal Green is among the more deprived areas nationally. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bethnal Green

Most properties in Bethnal Green can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,647 sales

Average Price £707K
£1K — £17.22M
Detached £1.14M 1
Semi £853K 14
Terraced £961K 383
Flat £543K 2,961

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

433 Primary
116 Secondary
422 Other
Hague Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles William Davis Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Stewart Headlam Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.2 miles Lawdale Junior School Primary Good 0.2 miles Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Primary Good 0.2 miles Oaklands School Secondary 0.3 miles Thomas Buxton Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.3 miles Collingwood Children's Centre Good 0.3 miles Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Secondary Good 0.3 miles St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Osmani Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Swanlea School Secondary Outstanding 0.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bethnal Green IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Bethnal Green as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
2/10
Employment
4/10
Education
6/10
Health
3/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
2/10
10,754 Children (0-15) 16%
50,088 Working Age 76%
6,163 Older (60+) 9%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 70.3% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 68.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bethnal Green 4,910 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Bethnal Green is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

1,108 Violence & Sexual Offences
745 Anti-Social Behaviour
569 Other Theft
423 Theft from Person
412 Shoplifting
338 Drugs
313 Burglary
284 Public Order
206 Vehicle Crime
170 Criminal Damage & Arson
151 Robbery
134 Bicycle Theft
32 Other Crime
25 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan Bethnal Green West Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bethnal Green Train Station 0.2 miles
Whitechapel Train Station 0.4 miles
Cambridge Heath Train Station 0.5 miles
Hoxton Train Station 0.7 miles
London Liverpool Street Train Station 1 miles
Shadwell Train Station 1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Globe Town 0.6 miles Stepney 0.6 miles Whitechapel 0.9 miles Spitalfields 0.9 miles Haggerston 0.9 miles Hoxton 0.9 miles Bow 1.2 miles Mile End 1.2 miles Shoreditch 1.2 miles St Luke's 1.2 miles St George in the East 1.2 miles Wapping 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Tower Hamlets
Ward Weavers
Constituency Bethnal Green and Bow
Parish Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Bethnal Green 10 people

Alfie Bass
Stage actor
English actor (1916/1921–1987)
Colin Salmon
Actor
British actor
Helen Shapiro
Singer
British singer and actress
Horatio Bottomley
Businessperson
English financier, journalist, editor, newspaper proprietor, swindler, and Member of Parliament (1860-1933)
John Gray
Writer
English poet (1866–1934)
Josh Wright
Association football player
English association football player
Karima Adebibe
Actor
British actress and model
Paul Gilroy
University teacher
Scholar of the Black diaspora and culture
Sean Harris
Actor
British actor (born 1966)
Vinny Samways
Association football player
English footballer (born 1968)

Streets in E2 30 shown View all streets

Ada Place 3 Ainsley Street 2 Allgood Street 2 Amber Wharf 1 Appleby Street 4 Approach Road 6 Arnold Circus 2 Audrey Street 1 Austin Street 1 Bacon Street 5 Barnet Grove 3 Basing House Yard 1 Bath Grove 2 Baxendale Street 1 Bethnal Green Estate 7 Bethnal Green Road 31 Bishops Way 9 Blackwall Trading Estate 1 Boat Lane 1 Bonner Road 6 Bonner Street 2 Boundary Street 1 Brady Street 1 Braintree Street 1 Brick Lane 4 Brierly Gardens 2 Bryant Street 1 Buckfast Street 3 Buckhurst Street 1 Bullards Place 1

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